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Even if that is the case, I'd say needing a central key for AirPlay is unethical in the first place since it unnecessarily locks out third parties.
by lucian1900 14y ago
Even if that is the case, I'd say needing a central key for AirPlay is unethical in the first place since it unnecessarily locks out third parties.
- jacquesm 14y agoFunny how nobody else seems to notice this. That key is there for a reason, and one of those reasons apparently is anti-competitive behavior. Keys and other mechanisms like it are not usually used to increase customer service but to increase vendor lock-in and control of those users. It's all about creating a captive audience.
- js4all 14y agoIt is part of the DRM scheme. DRM requires end-to-end encryption to be effective. In this case it has nothing to do with a vendor lock-in. Using DRM is part of the deal with media partners and not Apple's decision.